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ˈwater-waving, vbl. n.
[f. water-wave n. + -ing1.]
1. The wavy or ‘watered’ appearance imparted to silk and other fabrics by pressing two pieces together.
1894J. E. Davis Elem. Mod. Dressmaking v. 94 Beetled plain linings generally show a marking like a slight water-waving on the surface.
2. A method of waving hair with water.
1925Daily Tel. 13 May 20/5 (Advt.), Wanted, smart man... Must be thoroughly competent in perm. waving, Marcel and water waving. 1927Daily Express 30 Nov. 13/3 She can give lessons in water waving, face massage, and chiropody. 1932[see finger-waving vbl. n. s.v. finger n. 15]. |
